Due to increased stream flows, I Kym Honeychurch, pursuant to my delegated powers under section 10(1) of the Water Management Act 1999, issue a Surety 7 Flood Take for the Macquarie River.

Water may now be taken by licensees under Surety 7 allocations for irrigation purposes or into storage for irrigation purposes.

This notice takes effect from 12 Midday Friday, 13 September 2024 and will remain in force until the Macquarie River as measured at the Elizabeth River gauging station falls below 250 ML/d.

Kym Honeychurch

Regional Water Management Officer

Note:

1. Please record meter readings and extraction amounts during this period.

Department of Natural Resources and Environment - modified: 13 September 2024, expires: 17 September 2024